Team Lead High Voltage Measurements at DNV — Germany

About The Role

We are looking for an ambitious, inspiring, business-focused and people-oriented Team Lead to lead the Technical Asset Services team, which is part of the Department Transmission & Distribution Technology and Power System Planning.

The Northern Europe Power Grids service area within Energy Systems supports a wide range of stakeholders, including Electricity Transmission & Distribution utilities, industrial asset owners, OEMs, developers, investors, and regulators worldwide. As a key partner in the energy transition, we assist with advisory services in expanding and reinforcing grids while leveraging digital transformation. Our extensive service portfolio covers the entire value chain of onshore and offshore electric grids, from power system planning and transmission & distribution technology to asset management and digital system operations.

The Power Grids organisation consists of departments, headed by Head of Department, who report into the Service Area Manager. Within the Power Grids organisation, parts of the Business Development & Sales Management, Project Management and Training activities are concentrated, while the team sizes and team combinations in the two operational departments are optimised to strengthen focus, efficiency and future growth. The teams in the respective departments are headed by Team Leads.

The team Technical Asset Services

The Technical Asset Services team consists of approximately 10team members, including contingent workers and subcontractors. Within the Department Transmission & Distribution Technology and Power System Planning, the team provides field measurement services and studies related to electrical safety and asset performance.

Measurement services: review and evaluation of lightning protection and grounding measures, diagnostic measurements, EMC measurements and power quality measurements.

Studies, calculations and advisory services in safety reviews and earthing concepts.

Within our Power Grids organization, we have established a structure that prioritises the development and effective utilisation of staff in operational delivery units. Team Leads, together with their Heads of Department, will be instrumental in realising this ambition by nurturing talent, supporting recruitment, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients and improving business performance.

The Team Lead will play a pivotal role in developing a culture of high performance and strong utilisation, fostering teamwork, innovation, staff development and retention. This will be achieved in close collaboration with peer Team Leads within the department and across other departments.

The position includes managing the team’s resources to ensure their efficient and strategic deployment within the team and across teams, in line with strategic objectives, customer satisfaction and growth ambitions. This requires close collaboration with Business Development, Project Management & Training and other operational delivery departments. Aligning individual capabilities and skills development with business needs is essential to prepare the team for the dynamic requirements of the energy industry.

The Team Lead is responsible for allocating resources to projects and supporting Business Development (BD) and Sales activities. This includes ensuring high performance and quality of deliverables, balancing team capacity between project delivery and BD/Sales activities, maintaining strong alignment with Sales Managers and leading BD/Sales efforts for smaller opportunities within the team.

A significant focus will be on developing existing talent, closing skills gaps and recruiting new talent to ensure that the team remains appropriately resourced and that its service portfolio continues to meet market needs and industry developments.

Location is Dresden, Germany.

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

We have an enviable client list – we work with the biggest names out there. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize your expertise together with professionals from a wide range of disciplines.

We offer a culture that broadens your perspective and deepens your skills. Every year, we invest 5% of our revenue in research and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and career progression. From on-the-job learning to professional networks, coaching and structured training programmes, we support your continuous development.

Joining us is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Employees in DNV feel strongly about the company’s Purpose to "safeguard life, property and the environment”. This is our reason for being since our formation in 1864. Our Vision to be “a trusted voice to tackle global transformations”, gives our people direction and expresses what we would like to accomplish in the long term.

You will be part of a culture that embraces the values of caring, daring and sharing. These core values shape our performance: we care for one another, our customers, our planet and ourselves; we dare to explore, experiment, be different and act with courage, curiosity and creativity; and we share our experience and knowledge. We collaborate with each other and with our customers, and we continue to grow and develop as a result.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

To qualify for this Team Lead position in Power Grids, candidates should demonstrate qualifications and experience across education, leadership, technical expertise, communication, culture, customer focus, recruitment, problem-solving and innovation:

Educational background

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Software/Data Science, Business Administration or an equivalent professional qualification, preferably with a focus on electrical fields, transients and/or asset measurements.

Leadership and team-development

Capability or strong motivation to lead and manage a team effectively, promoting collaboration, accountability and high performance; prior leadership experience is considered an advantage.

Ability to build a high-performance culture in a dynamic, complex and uncertain environment

Capability to remain resilient under pressure, while providing clarity direction and focus when priorities or operational conditions change.

Ability to collaborate with various teams within the department and across other departments to meet shared goals

Ability to allocate and assign tasks clearly to measurement teams, ensuring transparent ownership, safe execution, efficient preparation, and reliable follow-up of field activities.

Commitment to developing staff capabilities and competencies, with a focus on efficient operational delivery, technical excellence, mentoring and professional growth.

Advisory mindset with a strong focus on client relationship building and value creation.

Technical expertise and strategic vision

Solid understanding of the energy sector in Germany and preferably Northern Europe.

Ability to align team capabilities with evolving market demands, customer needs and the strategic direction of the energy sector.

Experience with measurements and electrical field services within the electricity transmission and distribution sector.

Strong drive to automate and digitalize (highly) repetitive activities, improving consistency, efficiency, data quality, and scalability of technical services.

High awareness of safety requirements when working in high-voltage environments, including a proactive approach towards risk assessment, safe working methods, and compliance with applicable procedures.

Ability to implement and execute strategic plans aligned with the company’s vision and the evolving energy industry landscape.

Communication skills and collaboration

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English; knowledge of German and other Northern European languages is considered an advantage.
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Pragmatic communication style, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with others to create synergy and contribute to organizational goals.

Cultural competence and inclusivity

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across functions, cultures and disciplines.

Self-motivated, resilient and able to remain effective under work pressure.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.